Overview
Ganesh Rao, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Ganesh Rao specializes in Neurosurgery and works at BCM Neurosurgery. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-4696. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted.
Dr. Rao is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 204 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
7200 Cambridge St, Fl 9B MS BCM650, Houston, TX 77030
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
MD Anderson
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MD Anderson
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MD Anderson
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ganesh Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ganesh Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ganesh Rao by calling their office at 713-798-2225. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ganesh Rao a top-rated expert for Glioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ganesh Rao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Glioma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ganesh Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Ganesh Rao is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Glioblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Ganesh Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ganesh Rao has published 204 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioma. You can view a list of Dr. Ganesh Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ganesh Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Ganesh Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Community Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-2225 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- GlioblastomaDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Advanced
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Bone TumorDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Binder's SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Binder's Syndrome.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Bulging FontanellesDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Bulging Fontanelles.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- ChordomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.